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Community Hope, Inc. SSVF Case Manager in parsippany, New Jersey
Supportive Services for Veteran Families ProgramCatchment Areas:Union / Middlesex CountiesPassaic / Bergen / Hudson CountiesEssex / Bergen / Morris CountiesA full-time mobile position providing case management services and eligibility screening to veterans in the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program. -Provides case management services including intake, assessment, housing stabilization, budgeting, financial entitlements/benefits, case conferences, referrals for adjunctive services, family meetings, advocacy, and liaison with other community and governmental agencies, landlords, real estate agents, and real estate brokers.-Provides linkage and referral for mental health, substance abuse, legal, and other service needs.Provides eligibility screening to applicants and collects and maintains accurate and detailed records.-Meets with participants in community settings such as shelters, jails, hospitals, and private residences. -Documents service delivery accurately and timely while ensuring veteran confidentiality.-Enters intake, contact, housing stability plans, temporary financial assistance, and other information in the electronic health record in a timely and accurate manner.-Transports veterans in agency vehicles in a safe, cautious, and responsible manner. -Conducts housing inspections to ensure safe and adequate housing for all participants.-Attends and organizes outreach events in the community including outreach in encampments, under bridges, outdoors, in shelters, stand-downs, soup kitchens, houses of worship, or other places where the homeless congregate. -Functions as a team member by covering shifts, communicating all relevant information to other team members, and covering co-workers’ duties as needed. Qualifications: -Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.-1 year of case management experience, preferably in working with veterans or the homeless.-Must possess a valid driver’s license, with a good driving record.-Must reside locally to the assigned service catchment area. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Request Priority Protected Veteran Referral. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled Contact.
